Richard William Leister
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star Purple Heart |
| Wall | C |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 21 |
Korea, Vietnam
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Master Aviator, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service w/2 Clusters, Air Medal 13 awards w/"V" Valor, Commendation w/2 Clusters, National Defense Service w/ Star, Vietnam Service w/4 Stars, Korean Defense Service, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation In Vietnam, "Dick" flew 500 combat hours while commanding a helicopter air assault company. In Colombia, he performed rescue missions and was awarded Colombian Air Force wings.
COURAGE, HONOR, CONQUER
"God bless the band"
1st Aviation Brigade
"Outlaw 6"
Plaque Wall Map
